Quantcast
Channel: Articles by Leigh Ann Torres
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 20 View Live

Holidays in the NICU

The stress of having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit can be taxing on any family, but the holidays with a sick baby can bring about feelings of depression and hopelessness. Make the most of...

View Article



Help ease holiday stress for NICU parents

Having a baby in the NICU is isolating and stressful, but over the holidays it can be even more so. Show your friends and family in the NICU that you care with these simple, yet significant gifts of...

View Article

Gifts not to get your teacher this holiday season

When the holiday season rolls around, parents and kids usually want to show their teachers how much they appreciate all their hard work with a small gift. Unfortunately, your go-to gift is likely the...

View Article

6 Healthy living bloggers we love

If you're making an effort to stay healthy in the New Year, make sure to follow these six inspirational bloggers to keep the motivation going strong all year long.

View Article

Teach your kids about personal space

Any parent can attest that young children are often oblivious to the concept of personal space, especially if they are just starting school or a program in which they are around other kids. Here we...

View Article


Is Valentine's Day a dumb holiday?

What began as a liturgical celebration of the Christian Saint Valentine before evolving into a day of celebrating love in the 18th century has now morphed into a highly commercialized holiday where...

View Article

Is CrossFit dangerous?

Since 2000, athletes across the country have flocked to gyms for the latest workout craze: CrossFit. The rigorous training that mixes aerobic exercise, body weight exercises and Olympic weight lifting...

View Article

Should you try a cleanse?

Cleanses have become a huge fad in the healthy living community. They can help detox your body and kick start it into a new, more health-conscious diet, while breaking you of old habits and cravings...

View Article


The worst Valentine's Day gifts

We've all gotten some terrible gifts over the years. Hopefully we can all sit back and have a good laugh as real women share the worst gift they ever received for Valentine's Day.

View Article


Inspiration for runners

Springtime begins racing season, and many people find themselves inspired to lace up their running shoes. If you're looking for some motivation to get out and pound the pavement, look no further than...

View Article

Our favorite Instagram accounts

For those of us who are visually driven, Instagram is the perfect way to keep up with friends and family and also escape into beautiful photos with the touch of a screen. Here we feature some of our...

View Article

Are you using Voxer?

Voxer is the newest smartphone app taking the multitasking world by storm. Part walkie-talkie, part text, the app allows users to get in touch quickly when the need arises. Learn why Voxer is becoming...

View Article

The lowdown on essential oils

Essential oils are emerging as the latest craze in the healthy living community. Learn what they are, how they work and why you may want to introduce them to your home and family.

View Article


Hilarious moms around the web

Motherhood can be grueling and sometimes even boring, but some moms out there see that as an excuse to entertain. Follow these funny moms who use their experiences to laugh — and make us laugh along...

View Article

Must-watch documentaries

Think educational films have to be boring? Today's documentaries are anything but dull.

View Article


Stop using that spray-on sunscreen

Spray-on sunscreens are easy and convenient skin protection, especially when working with little kids. But over the years, many studies have surfaced, proclaiming that the aerosol sprays could actually...

View Article

5 Captivating podcasts

Podcasts provide listeners with the ability to listen to stories, interviews and other media files straight from the web. Kind of like a radio show that you can listen to whenever you want. Here are...

View Article


How moms reacted to turning 40

Turning 40 is one of the most noted milestones for all women. Some embrace it, some fear it, but we all must face it. Find out how real moms felt as they anticipated their 40th birthday, and whether or...

View Article

Working mom's photo blog documents the good, the bad and the ugly of pumping

Going back to work can be difficult for any mom, but it's even more difficult when breastfeeding moms can't find a clean, private, appropriate place to pump. In her photo blog Places I Have Pumped,...

View Article

10 Products to make breastfeeding easier

Ideally, all a mom needs to breastfeed is a baby and her breast. But for some moms, the process doesn't always happen as naturally and beautifully as we would like to believe. Breastfeeding can be...

View Article
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 20 View Live




Latest Images